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What’s the Connection Between Type 2 Diabetes and Fries?

DIABETES, NUTRITION

What’s the Connection Between Type 2 Diabetes and Fries?

French fries may increase the risk of getting type 2 diabetes, says a very fascinating study.

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Authentic Autistic Self Got Me Blacklisted by Office Manager

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, STICKY SITUATIONS

Authentic Autistic Self Got Me Blacklisted by Office Manager

Manager said they had a new thing: Female employees can have a male escort to their cars due to vagrants loitering in the lot. I declined. Autistic me or Alpha me?

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“Upward Bound” Made NYT Bestseller List: Gullible Public

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“Upward Bound” Made NYT Bestseller List: Gullible Public

That “Upward Bound” made the NYT bestseller list reveals how gullible the public is, actually believing that profoundly autistic Woody Brown wrote it.

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It’s Ableist to Expect All Special Needs Adults to Get Along

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It’s Ableist to Expect All Special Needs Adults to Get Along

Why should special needs adults be expected to connect with every human they meet any more than “normal” people are expected?

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Can Falling on Your Forehead Cause Two Black Eyes?

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Can Falling on Your Forehead Cause Two Black Eyes?

A woman with two black eyes says she fell on her forehead. Or did someone beat her?

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Older with High Blood Pressure? Beet Juice Lowers It Naturally

BLOOD PRESSURE

Older with High Blood Pressure? Beet Juice Lowers It Naturally

A simple daily beetroot juice habit might help explain a surprising part of healthy aging: how mouth bacteria are tied to blood pressure.

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Obsessed with Painted Nails: Autistic vs. “Normal”

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, SPECIAL INTERESTS

Obsessed with Painted Nails: Autistic vs. “Normal”

What’s the difference between an autistic special interest in painted nails and a “normal” interest by a neurotypical?

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Blood Pressure High? Try “Ancient” Movement to Lower It

BLOOD PRESSURE

Blood Pressure High? Try “Ancient” Movement to Lower It

High blood pressure can be deadly even if there’s no symptoms; it can cause a fatal stroke. There’s an ancient traditional Chinese exercise (not Tai Chi) that can help lower it.

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Can Sleep Apnea Lead to an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?

ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM

Can Sleep Apnea Lead to an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?

Maybe you already know that high blood pressure, smoking and age are key risk factors for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, but sleep apnea is now being fingered as a player in this potentially fatal condition.

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Why Does Getting Older Mean Getting Sicker?

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Why Does Getting Older Mean Getting Sicker?

Getting older is one of the biggest risk factors for many serious health conditions.

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